Music, Theatre & Dance

Winter 2009

MUSIC
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private Instrument and Voice Lessons
For all levels and abilities for any aspiring musician over age 8. Upon registration you will receive 10 half hour private lessons over 10 weeks. Lessons will be set up to meet your schedule with some flexibility. You will be contacted by the instructor to schedule your lessons. Instructors will explain the policy for any make-up sessions if permitted. Sessions will begin the week of January 26 and run for 10 weeks.

When registering, please specify the string, woodwind, brass, or guitar instrument.

• ARHU — 1020M01 Piano
• ARHU — 1021M01 Strings
• ARHU — 1022M01 Woodwinds
• ARHU — 1023M01 Brass
• ARHU — 1024M01 Drums
• ARHU — 1025M01 Voice
• ARHU — 1026M01 Koto (13-stringed Japanese instrument which is provided)
• ARHU — 1027M01 Guitar (all types)
  ACC TBA — $219

PIANO
Easy Piano in 6 weeks
— Laura High
It’s never too late to learn to play the piano. Even if you tried as a child and gave up or it’s just something you have always wanted to do, this is your chance. Gain the technique and knowledge you need to play new songs and have some fun. For students 18 years of age and older.
Laura High is a professional musician and teacher with over 20 years experience.

• ARHU 1005W01 — Sat, 10:30-noon, 6 wks, Feb 7-Mar 14
  ACC TBA — $99, $10 book fee to instructor

Play Piano By Ear
—Karen Reinhold
Contrary to popular belief, anyone can learn to play by ear. Discover the inside secrets professional piano players use but never reveal. Learn how to pick tunes out of your head, take songs off the radio, and even transpose music. After watching a demonstration, you’ll be picking out tunes with both hands. Learn how to find the starting note, recognize common chord patterns, changes and progressions, use the circle of fifths and more.
Pre-requisite: Instant Piano Class or working knowledge of major, minor and 7th chords.

• ARHU 1014W01 — Sat, 2-5 p.m., Jan 31 (1 session)
  ACC TBA — $89 includes $30 CD and book

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People
— Karen Reinhold
You don’t need years of weekly lessons to learn piano. In just half a day, learn enough to give you years of musical enjoyment. The traditional approach teaches note reading, while professional pianists use chords. Learn all the chords you’ll need to play any song, any style any key. Perfect your technique at home, using an exclusive CD provided by the instructor. It’s easy, fun, and musically correct. If you already know your way around the keyboard a little, (F-A-C-E, Every Good Boy Does Fine), you know enough to enroll in this workshop. If not, a free pamphlet that explains the basics will be mailed to you.
Karen Reinhold has taught the One Day Piano Workshop methods since 1997, which has been taken by over 100,000 students nationwide. The PBS program, “Play Piano in a Flash” uses these learning techniques.

• ARHU 1007W01 Sat, 9:30-12:30 p.m., Jan 31(1 session)
  ACC TBA $89 includes $30 CD, and book

GUITAR
Beginning Guitar-Start Strumming!
— Colin Thurmond
Practice strumming techniques such as bass/strum, alternating strum, and 12-bar blues. Learn scales, picking exercises and soloing techniques. Bring an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar and a small amp. For students 18 years of age and older.

• ARHU 1011W01 — Mon, 7:30-9 p.m., 6 wks, Jan 26-Mar 2
  ACC TBA — $99, $15 book/CD fee to instructor

Intermediate Guitar
— Colin Thurmond
A continuation of Beginning Guitar of if you have previous guitar playing experience. Bring an acoustic or an electric guitar and a small amp. For students 18 years of age and older.

• ARHU 1004W01 — Mon, 6-7:30 p.m., 6 wks, Jan 26-Mar 2
  ACC TBA — $99, $15 book/CD fee to instructor

MAKE A CD
The Art of Producing CDs
— Lon Van Eaton
Learn from a world class producer who has decades of recording production experience including the Beatles, George Harrison at both Apole Records Studios and Abbey Road Studios. Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, Peter Frampton, Carley Simon, Ben Vereen, Zubin Mehta, Ringo Starr, Harry Neillsen, from classical to rock. Bring your songs, ideas or recordings and enjoy the experience of working in a positive group setting and creating an original CD in an extraordinary studio environment. *Directions to the studio will be sent to your email address before class. Lon has a special interest in helping local musicians, so here’s your chance!

• ARHU 1013W01 — Wed, 7-10 p.m., 8 wks, Feb 4-Mar 25
  Van Eaton Studios — *$189

SONGWRITING
Beginning Songwriting
— Michael Engberg
Songwriting is a gift but great songwriting is a craft. Learn from a published pop writer how to take your creativity to the next level. Improve lyrics, eliminate blocks, develop realistic writing tools and accelerate your artistic abilities.

• ARHU 2004W01 — Tue, 4-5:45 p.m., 15 wks, Jan 20-May 5
  ACC TBA — $199

ACTING
Acting Basics
— Staff
Whether you have never been on stage or just want to find out what it’s all about, want to improve your presentation skills at work, want to meet new and interesting people, or brush up on your old acting skills, this fun program will help you learn to grow as a performer and as a person. *An additional fee, not to exceed $25, will be paid to attend a performance.

• ARHU 1001W01 — Mon, 6-9 p.m., 6 wks, Jan 26-Mar 2
  ACC TBA — $99, plus additional fee to attend a play*

JAZZ
ACC Jazz Ensemble
— Cecil Lewis
Join the ACC Jazz Band. Class is for adults. You must have previous playing experience.

• ARHU 1002W01 — Thu, 6-8 pm, 15 wks, Jan 22-May 7
  ACC TBA — $129

VOCAL PERFORMANCE
ACC Vocal Ensemble
— Mayumi Yotsumoto
Join the ACC Chamber Ensemble for those singers with previous experience. Learn madrigals to gospel.

• ARHU 1017W01 — Thu, 5-7 pm, 15 wks, Jan 22-May 7
  ACC TBA — $129

ACC Chorus
— Ron Kientz
Join the Arapahoe Community College chorus no matter what your music ability is. Class is for adults.

• ARHU 1009W01 — Mon, 7-9 pm, 15 wks, begins Jan 26-May 11
  ACC TBA — $59

STRINGS
ACC String Orchestra
— Rene Knetsch
Join the Arapahoe Community College orchestra. Class is for players age 12 to adult. You must have previous playing experience.

• ARHU 1008W01 — Wed, 5-7 pm, 15 wks, Jan 21-May 6
  ACC TBA — $129

DANCE AT...

Check in at the Gift Shop and identify yourself as an ACC class participant for that day. Additionally, meet your instructor 10 minutes prior to the class start time in front of the gift shop at the main parking area. Classes are held in the Hudson Residence, a one-story home located northwest of the gift shop.

Argentine Tango
— Spencer and Vanessa Larkin
Learn the fun, healthy, sophisticated steps of the Argentine Tango. Discover your hidden artistic talents while making new friends and receiving a mild workout. Learn to dance with total confidence. Dance shoes with suede or leather sole shoes are highly recommended. No rubber sole shoes. It is recommended that you register with a partner.

Spencer and Vanessa Larkin were instructed by world famous professional Argentine master dance teachers in Argentina. They have danced together for more than 30 years in social salons and have taught dance classes in Argentina, USA, Germany, Italy, France, and Chile.

• ARCR 1010W01 — Wed, 7-8:30 p.m., 4 wks, Feb 4-25
  The Hudson Gardens & Events Center — $50/person

Hip Hop Dance at the Gardens
— State of the Arts Studio for Dance and the Performing Arts Staff
Discover the funky street styling’s of Hip Hop while getting a great workout! Practice exciting, high intensity Hip Hop moves and create combinations you can use on the dance floor. Promote your style, proper movement, musicality and fun. Register for this class each session and work on different choreography. Wear comfortable, athletic clothing/shoes and bring a towel or mat for warm up and conditioning. Bring a water bottle!

• ARCR 1015W01 (level I) — Tue, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 8 wks, Jan 27-Mar 17
• ARCR 1019W01 (level I and II) — Tue, 7:30-8:30 pm. 8 wks, Jan 27-Mar 17
  The Hudson Gardens & Events Center — $120/person

DANCE AT STATE OF THE ARTS STUDIO
FOR DANCE AND THE PERFORMING ARTS
The following classes are held at a beautiful facility which is equipped with floating/sprung floors, mirrors and barres, a sound system with pitch control and air conditioning. The expert SOTA instructors help you develop skills at your pace, and promote individual style, proper movement, musicality and fun! Classes are co-ed. Due to high demand, many classes are available at two levels: a beginning class (Level I) and a class for students to continue after the beginning class and progress to a higher level (Level II). The last Friday of every session, there is a Practice Party held at the Studio.

Unless indicated otherwise in the course description, wear comfortable business casual attire in which you can move. Suede soled dance shoes are the ONLY footwear allowed on the State Of The Arts Studio floors. No outdoor street shoes! If you do not own suede soled dance shoes, socks and/or bare feet are welcome.

For more information about the instructors and studio, please visit www.SOTADANCE.home.att.net. The following classes are held at the State of the Arts Studio for Dance and the Performing Arts, 3265 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Unit H, Bldg. #2 Lakewood, 80227 which is on Wadsworth just north of Hampden (Highway 285).

Latin Dance
Come dance with OUR stars! Explore the sizzling Latin style that’s sweeping the nation on TV and in clubs. Learn the technique and stylings for Latin dances. Discover how to lead and follow to achieve the ability to dance with anyone on the dance floor.

• Latin level I — Tue, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Jan 6-27
  ARCR 1162W01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1162W97 — $80/couple
• Latin level I — Tue, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Feb 3-24
  ARCR 1162W02 — $50/person
  ARCR 1162W98 — $80/couple
• Latin level I — Tue, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Mar 3-24
  ARCR 1162W03 — $50/person
  ARCR 1162W99 — $80/couple

Pre-requisite level I:

• Latin level II: — Thu, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Jan 8-29
  ARCR 1165W01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1165W97 — $80/couple
• Latin level II: — Thu, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Feb 5-26
  ARCR 1165W02 — $50/person
  ARCR 1165W98 — $80/couple
• Latin level II: — Thu, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Mar 5-26
  ARCR 1165W03 — $50/person
  ARCR 1165W99 — $80/couple

Ballroom Dance
So we KNOW you can dance! Ballroom Dance is an elegant and popular dance form. Make sure you’re prepared for the next party, wedding or special event. Learn the technique and stylings for Standard/Smooth Ballroom dances. Discover how to lead and follow in order to achieve the ability to dance with anyone on the dance floor.

• Ballroom level I — Tue, 6-7 p.m., 4 wks, Jan 6-27
  ARCR 1161W01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1161W97 — $80/couple
• Ballroom level I — Tue, 6-7 p.m., 4 wks, Feb 3-24
  ARCR 1161W02 — $50/person
  ARCR 1161W98 — $80/couple
• Ballroom level I — Tue, 6-7 p.m., 4 wks, Mar 3-24
  ARCR 1161W03 — $50/person
  ARCR 1161W99 — $80/couple

Pre-requisite level I:

• Ballroom level II — Thu, 6-7 p.m. 4 wks, Jan 8-29
  ARCR 1164W01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1164 W97 — $80/couple
• Ballroom level II — Thu, 6-7 p.m. 4 wks, Feb 5-26
  ARCR 1164W02 — $50/person
  ARCR 1164 W98 $80/couple
• Ballroom level II — Thu, 6-7 p.m. 4 wks, Mar 5-26
  ARCR 1164W03 — $50/person
  ARCR 1164 W99 — $80/couple

Swing Dance
Have a swingin’ good time! Swing Dance is a fun and popular style of dance that’s made a resurgence thanks to contemporary Big Bands making a come back. Learn the technique and stylings for Swing dances. Learn to lead and follow to achieve the ability to dance with anyone on the dance floor.

• Swing level I — Tue, 8-9 p.m., 4 wks, Jan 6-27
  ARCR 1160W01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1160W97 — $80/couple
• Swing level I— Tue, 8-9 p.m., 4 wks, Feb 3-24
  ARCR 1160W02 — $50/person
  ARCR 1160W98 — $80/couple
• Swing level I— Tue, 8-9 p.m., 4 wks, Mar 3-24
  ARCR 1160W03 — $50/person
  ARCR 1160W99 — $80/couple

Pre-requisite level I:

• Swing level II — Thu, 8-9 p.m., 4 wks, Jan 8-29
  ARCR 1163W01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1163W97 — $80/couple
• Swing level II — Thu, 8-9 p.m., 4 wks, Feb 5-26
  ARCR 1163W02 — $50/person
  ARCR 1163W98 — $80/couple
• Swing level II — Thu, 8-9 p.m., 4 wks, Mar 5-26
  ARCR 1163W03 — $50/person
  ARCR 1163W99 — $80/couple

Adult Jazz and Hip Hop
Build a strong foundation in Jazz Technique and discover the funky street stylings of Hip Hop while you get a great workout! Practice high intensity moves and put together combinations you can use on the dance floor. Strengthen your core and build long, lean muscles while increasing flexibility and learning Jazz/Hip Hop techniques. Great as a starter course or for more accomplished dancers. Wear fitted, comfortable, athletic clothing such as dance pants and T-shirt or camisole. Jazz shoes or dance sneakers are the appropriate footwear. *No classes Mar 29-Apr 5.

• ARCR 1169W01 — Wed, 7-8:30 p.m., 8 wks, Jan 7-Feb 25
• ARCR 1169W02 — Wed, 7-8:30 p.m., 8 wks, Mar 4-Apr 29*
  State of the Arts Studio — $120/person

Adult Ballet Level I and II
Ballet develops strength, poise, grace, balance, agility and is a great cross trainer for sports! Work core strength while developing long, lean muscles and increasing flexibility while discovering this beautiful dance form. Practice the fundamentals of technique at barre and center and explore movement traveling across the floor and with center combinations. Discover Cecchetti, RAD, French, Russian and/or Vaganova styles of Ballet. Women should wear tights and leotard as a base and may add a skirt or layer dance pants/shirt over the top along with pink split soled ballet slippers. Full sole slippers are welcome if you already own a pair. Men should wear dance pants and fitted T-shirt along with black split soled ballet slippers. *No classes Mar 29-Apr 5.

• ARCR 1172W01 — Mon, 7-8 p.m., 8 wks, Jan 5-Feb 23
• ARCR 1172W02 — Mon, 7-8 p.m., 8 wks, Mar 2-Apr 27*
  State of the Arts Studio — $120/person

Adult Tap Level I and II
“Shuffle Off to Buffalo” and have a great ol’ time! Discover theatrical and rhythm styles of Tap dance and at the same time get some cardio conditioning and tone the lower body. Polish basic technique and fundamentals, for the beginning level tap student while continuing a comprehensive progression through higher level figures and combinations for the more experienced dancer. Learn basic technique and fundamentals for the beginning tap student. Wear fitted, comfortable, athletic clothing and Tap oxfords (preferred) or Character Taps/heels welcome if you already own a pair. No Mary Jane, Split Sole or Jazz Taps. *No classes Mar 29-Apr 5.

• ARCR 1171W01 — Mon, 8-9 p.m., 8 wks, Jan 5-Feb 23
• ARCR 1171W02 — Mon, 8-9 p.m., 8 wks, Mar 2-Apr 27*
  State of the Arts Studio — $120/person

DANCE WITH DANCE-n-DJ, LCC.
These classes are held at the Grandview Grange which is located one block west of University off Arapahoe Road. Turn north on to Vine and go two blocks to Noble Place which is across from the South Suburban Ice Arena.

Beginners Ballroom Variety for Couples
Ballroom is back! Big Band sound and Ballroom nightclubs are the rage. Come and learn the basics to ballroom dancing including Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing, Cha Cha, Rhumba, and Tango. GREAT FUN in a comfortable atmosphere. Free dance party after fourth lesson on a Friday at 9:30 p.m. Your instructors are Rita and Ken.

• ARCR 1005W01 — Tue, 8-9:30 p.m., 4 wks, Jan 6-27
• ARCR 1005W02 — Tue, 8-9:30 p.m., 4 wks, Feb 3-24
• ARCR 1005W03 — Tue, 8-9:30 p.m., 4 wks, Mar 3-24
  Grandview Grange — $48/couple
  2280 E Noble Place, Littleton (west of Arapahoe and University)

Intermediate Ballroom for Couples
If you have completed the Beginners Ballroom Variety Class or if you already have some dance experience, you may enhance your dance experience by adding more turns and variety. Free dance party after fourth lesson on Friday at 9:30 p.m. Instructors are Rita and Ken.

• West Coast Swing:
  ARCR 1021W01 — Tue, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Jan 6-27
• Waltz:
  ARCR 1022W01 — Tue, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Feb 3-24
• Night Club 2-Step:
  ARCR 1023W01 — Tue, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Mar 3-24
  Grandview Grange — $40/couple
  2280 E Noble Place, Littleton (west of Arapahoe and University)

Beginners Country Western Variety for Couples
Learn all the basic Country Western dance steps with the DANCE-n-DJ, LCC. Have fun and enjoy the aerobic benefit of dancing! This class is designed for those who have no experience with Country Western dancing. Come and learn the basics and tools for the Two-Step, Country Waltz, Triple-Step, Country Swing, Cotton-eyed Joe, One-Step and the Electric Slide line dance. Free dance party after fourth lesson on Friday at 9:30 p.m. Your instructors are Rita and Ken.

• ARCR 1001W01 — Fri, 8-9:30 p.m., 4 wks, Jan 9-30
• ARCR 1001W02 — Fri, 8-9:30 p.m., 4 wks, Feb 6-27
• ARCR 1001W03 — Fri, 8-9:30 p.m., 4 wks, Mar 6-27
  Grandview Grange — $40/couple
  2280 E Noble Place, Littleton (west of Arapahoe and University)

Intermediate Country Western for Couples
If you have completed the Beginners Country Western class or if you already have some dance experience, you are ready for the next step to learning more turns and dance steps. Free dance party after fourth lesson on Friday at 9:30 p.m. Your instructors are Rita and Ken.

• Waltz:
  ARCR 1016W01 Fri, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Jan 9-30
• East Coast Swing:
  ARCR 1003W01 Fri, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Feb 6-27
• Cha Cha:
  ARCR 1004W01 Fri, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Mar 6-27
  Grandview Grange — $40/couple
  2280 E Noble Place, Littleton (west of Arapahoe and University)